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Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make to prepare them for their future. At Katikati College we offer your child a balanced education that embraces the whole student; supporting, motivating and challenging them to achieve their personal best.

So please have a look around to learn what our College can offer you and get in touch with our office if you have any further questions on (07) 549 0434.

Ngā mihi nui

Louise Buckley

Message from our Tumuaki | Principal

Tēnā koutou katoa,

It’s been a fantastic term – something that’s always clearly reflected in the stories we share through our newsletter and on our social media. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to see the many successes, celebrations, and special events that our students, staff, whānau, and wider community are involved in.

One highlight was the incredible Senior Ball. Congratulations to the Ball Committee for their outstanding organisation – it was a wonderful night, and our students were beautifully presented and exceptionally well behaved. It was a true celebration of our senior learners.

Our newsletter offers just a snapshot of the rich, diverse learning happening both in and beyond our classrooms. From exploring the stories of our local awa, to investigating forensic science in the lab, to harvesting kūmara in horticulture, our students are engaging in meaningful, real-life learning. A special mention to the trips and experiences made possible through our Innovative Horticulture programme – these provide hands-on opportunities that deepen learning and connection to place. Later in the newsletter, you can read about one of the graduates of this programme and what they have gone on to achieve.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of accompanying a group of our students to the pōwhiri for Te Haka o Toi, the Regional Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition in Tauranga. It was inspiring to see our tamariki represent Katikati College with such pride at this prestigious event. Our goal is to be performing as part of this event in two years' time – an exciting aspiration we’re committed to supporting.

Excitement is also building for our school production of The Wizard of Oz, with opening night just around the corner! Rehearsals have been going great guns – I’ve been lucky to hear the music drifting up to my office and can confidently say the voices are phenomenal. It’s shaping up to be a performance to remember. Don’t miss out – the show runs for three nights only next week, so make sure you get your tickets at Humanitix.

Tomorrow we celebrate Matariki - a time for reflection, remembrance, and celebration. I encourage you to check in with your young person. Ask them: What are you most proud of this term? What have you learned? What do you want to work on next term? As with many teenagers, they may not be that keen to engage! However, it is our responsibility as parents and whānau to show that interest in our young people’s education so that they know they are cared for and supported in their learning. If you have ākonga in the senior school, please check in with them to see how they are progressing towards their NCEA. Look at what credits have been achieved to date and what are still available to them. If there are concerns about whether they are on track, please reach out to their dean for assistance.

I would like to wish our students a well-earned break for the coming holidays. A reminder that we start Term 3 with a staff-only day - students return on Tuesday 15 July.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of Katikati College. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – I’m always happy to discuss what we're doing here and how we’re working to provide the best for our students and community.

Lou Buckley
Tumuaki